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Money keeps coming for NSW raider
ALTHOUGH he has stayed steady in the betting, Betterzippit has attracted the most attention from punters ahead of Friday night’s The Nullarbor at Gloucester Park. Trained by New South Wales-based… Read more: Money keeps coming for NSW raider
Sound warning issued ahead of next weekend’s Cup Final
ASTUTE horseman Christopher Nicol has issued a sound warning ahead of next weekend’s Cup Final in Port Pirie. Nicol is poised to contest the $25,000 feature with veteran pacer, Assassinator, which… Read more: Sound warning issued ahead of next weekend’s Cup Final
Trainer disqualified
HARNESS Racing New South Wales stewards concluded an inquiry on Wednesday in relation to a report from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory that Levamisole had been detected in the post-race… Read more: Trainer disqualified
Sire’s strong Australasian results ahead of Sale
PROGENY of Vincent produced strong results this past weekend across Australia and New Zealand. At Alexandra Park on Friday night Vincent sired a double with Sherlock and Twist Little Girl saluting… Read more: Sire’s strong Australasian results ahead of Sale
Success doubles as bittersweet moment
SUCCESS in Geelong tonight has doubled as a bittersweet moment. Joining forces with the Kim Procter stable once again, under-utilised driver Brad Chisholm was triumphant with handy trotter… Read more: Success doubles as bittersweet moment
Becoming a ‘purist’ whether he likes it or not!
FOR a trainer who isn’t a natural fan of trotters, Joe Pace is building an impressive strike rate with the gait. A self-confessed pacing man – claims his surname has no influence – Pace captured a… Read more: Becoming a ‘purist’ whether he likes it or not!
Looking to continue strong rate of success
IT’S not often South Australians play a role in Tasmanian racing, but when they do, the ‘Croweaters’ enjoy a strong rate of success. None more so than Dani Hill, who dominated the 2018 Australian… Read more: Looking to continue strong rate of success
Victory will be the perfect tonic for veteran trainer
VICTORY in Saturday night’s Scotch Notch Memorial will be “exactly what’s needed” according to veteran horseman Robbie O’Connell. Experiencing the highs and lows of racing – and life – during the… Read more: Victory will be the perfect tonic for veteran trainer
Milestone countdown like an itch you can’t scratch
IT TOOK a lot longer than desired, but astute horseman Tony Bertwistle finally notched a personal milestone yesterday. Stuck on 99 wins for several months, Bertwistle reached the ton thanks to Sweet… Read more: Milestone countdown like an itch you can’t scratch
Late bloomer continues strong start to season
LATE bloomer Gloria Council continued her strong start to the season when she prepared Rockella to score yesterday. Beginning her training career during the 2011/12 term, Council has contested a… Read more: Late bloomer continues strong start to season
Superstar heading to Australia for stud duties
THE reigning US Three-Old-Old Pacing Colt of the Year is heading to leading breeding establishment, Alabar. In conjunction with Nevele R, Alabar have secured the lifetime southern hemisphere rights… Read more: Superstar heading to Australia for stud duties
Louis to keep following country cup circuit
LIFE in South Australia continues to agree with Uncle Louis. Purchased from New Zealand before making his local debut last December, Uncle Louis has had 11 starts as a ‘Croweater’ for seven wins… Read more: Louis to keep following country cup circuit
80-year-old trainer breaks decade-long winning drought
FORMER problem child Fred Ned delivered a drought-breaking victory in Birchip yesterday. Making his debut last season as a seven-year-old, Fred Ned was having his seventh start when he scored for… Read more: 80-year-old trainer breaks decade-long winning drought
Track records tumble during popular country meeting
ACTION was aplenty in Birchip today. On a card highlighted by the popular Mallee Bull Cups, three tracks records fell by the wayside. Veteran squaregaiter Imperial Whiz got the ball rolling in the… Read more: Track records tumble during popular country meeting
Trainer notches personal milestone
PROMINENT horseman Joe Conolly notched a personal milestone last night. Heading to Club Menangle with five runners – which equates to half his team – Conolly left with three winners and a quinella… Read more: Trainer notches personal milestone
Passing of multiple Group One winner
FORMER outstanding pacer Khans Thunder has been laid to rest. With old age catching up with the multiple Group One winner, owner Owen Romer made the tough decision yesterday according to the… Read more: Passing of multiple Group One winner
Confident some tweaks will do the trick!
SOME tweaks here and there should deliver the desired result during the weekend. Well, that’s the hope according to trainer Robbie Caton. Caton will head to Globe Derby on Saturday night with stable… Read more: Confident some tweaks will do the trick!
Ready to once again weave some magic
SHOWING a glimpse of his best last weekend, Aladdin is ready to once again weave some magic according to trainer Greg Norman. Impressive when first arriving from New Zealand in early 2021, Aladdin… Read more: Ready to once again weave some magic
Heaven to begin campaign on a high
WITH a solid trial to his credit and a handy draw to his benefit, Heaven On High has a prime opportunity to begin his latest campaign in the same manner he ended the previous one. Successful at Club… Read more: Heaven to begin campaign on a high
86-year-old trainer’s first debut winner in six decades!
SHOWING no signs of slowing down, veteran horseman John Conry has an interesting take on his time within harness racing. Applying for a trainer’s licence after buying a hack at a clearance sale in… Read more: 86-year-old trainer’s first debut winner in six decades!
